Not just a Western effort: immigrants helping immigrants
The story began with a Canadian man named Stephen Watt. A man who, like thousands of other citizens of this country, was jolted in 2015 from the comforts of his middle-class life to aid victims of far-off conflict in Syria.
It’s Significant That Trump Didn’t Meet With Iraqi Leaders, Schake Says
Noel King talks to Kori Schake, who served on George W. Bush’s National Security Council and now is at the International Institute for Strategic Studies, about Trump’s trip to Iraq to visit troops.
How a rugby union is helping young women get jobs and gain self-confidence
At a rugby ground in Lahore, Pakistan’s second largest city, a group of young women dressed in green shirts that read “Pakistan rugby” are practicing tackling. Women in Pakistan are still often judged by society when they choose to take up sports. Th…
News Brief: Trump Visits Iraq, Migrant Children’s Health, Sudan Protests
President Trump makes his first trip to an active combat zone. The Department of Homeland Security promises changes to protect migrant children. Police In Sudan fire live ammunition at protesters.
Brazil’s Deep Divisions Are Symbolized By Musician’s Murder
In Brazil on New Year’s Day, a congressman from the far right will be sworn in as president. His rise to power has created deep divisions among Brazilians, symbolized by one particular incident.
Upset Over Rising Prices, Protesters In Sudan Take To The Streets
Rising prices, shortages of basics and growing frustration with Sudan’s long-serving president have fueled a week of anti-government protests that are spreading across the country.
Kerala Needs Coconut Pickers — So Women Are Stepping In (And Climbing Up)
In Kerala, a part of India known as “land of coconuts,” male coconut pickers are turning to other jobs. Women are among the new trainees.
Indonesia Extends Exclusion Zone Around Volcano That Caused Tsunami
Anak Krakatau, whose partial collapse is blamed for triggering Saturday’s tsunami that killed at least 430 people, remains active — spewing ash over a large area around the Sunda Strait.
Sicily Is Shaken By Earthquake As Mount Etna Erupts Once Again
The mountain erupted two days ago, triggering 1,000 mostly small tremors. At least ten people were injured and a number of buildings were damaged in Wednesday’s quake.
Rescue And Aid Efforts Underway In Indonesia After Deadly Tsunami
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks to Piva Bell, Mercy Corps Indonesia response team coordinator, about rescue and aid efforts in Indonesia after a deadly tsunami hit over the weekend.
As The U.S. Takes In Fewer Refugees, Its Global Role Is Changing
This year saw a historic reduction in the number of refugees allowed to resettle in the U.S. Next year will be similar — reshaping the U.S.’s role in the world amid a refugee crisis.
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